Belgian Grand Prix 2023 Results and Highlights
Race Results and Fastest Lap
The 2023 Belgian Grand Prix, officially known as the Formula 1 MSC Cruises Belgian Grand Prix 2023, was held on 30 July 2023 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. After a thrilling race, Max Verstappen secured a dominant victory, despite starting in P6. Lewis Hamilton finished second, earning an additional point for setting the fastest lap.
Qualifying
Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured pole position, but received a five-grid penalty for using an additional gearbox. This handed the starting advantage to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, with Verstappen starting in P6.
Race Highlights
Verstappen made a stunning start, quickly gaining positions and challenging the leaders. Carlos Sainz Jr. led the early laps, but Verstappen overtook him on Lap 7. From there, Verstappen controlled the race, building a comfortable lead and setting the fastest lap on the final lap. Hamilton drove aggressively to secure second place, while Leclerc finished third after a late pit stop. George Russell, Sergio Perez, and Nico Hulkenberg rounded out the top six.
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